VARICOSE AND SPIDER VEINS TREATMENT

Varicose veins and spider veins are swollen, twisted veins that usually appear on the legs.

Varicose veins most commonly affect the veins in the legs. That's because standing and walking increase the pressure in the veins of the lower body.

What are spider veins?

Spider veins, or thread veins, are smaller than varicose veins. They are usually red. They may look like tree branches or spider webs. Spider veins can usually be seen under the skin, but they do not make the skin bulge out as varicose veins do.

Is Varicose and Spider veins are same?

Varicose veins and spider veins are both types of venous disease, but they look different.

Spider veins, or thread veins, are smaller than varicose veins. They are usually red. They may look like tree branches or spider webs. Spider veins can usually be seen under the skin, but they do not make the skin bulge out as varicose veins do.

Symptoms of varicose veins

  • Bulging veins: Twisted, swollen, rope-like veins are often blue or purple. They appear just below the surface of the skin on your legs, ankles, and feet.

  • Heavy legs: Muscles of the legs may feel tired, heavy, or sluggish, especially after physical activity.

  • Itching: The area around varicose veins may itch.

  • Pain: Legs may be painful, achy, or sore, especially behind your knees.

  • Swelling: swelling of legs, ankles, and feet can swell and throb.

  • Skin discolorations and ulcers: If left untreated, varicose veins can cause brown discolorations on your skin. Severe varicose veins can cause venous ulcers on the skin.

Varicose veins causes

Varicose veins occur when the walls of your veins weaken. As blood pressure in your vein increases, the weakened walls allow your vein to get bigger. 

  • Hormones.

  • The aging process.

  • Excess weight.

  • Tight clothing.

  • The pressure inside the vein from standing for long periods.

Homeopathic Treatment for Varicose veins

  • Homeopathy works very well for mild to moderate cases of varicose veins.

  • Homeopathy medicines help to reduce pain and swelling and control further complications

  • Helps significantly in cases have varicose ulcers

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Common Questions about Varicose Veins

Are varicose veins dangerous?

Sometimes, when there are complications like Deep Vein Thrombosis it leads to a complete blockage of the blood supply.